PIA Training
A range of courses essential for working on the Openreach infrastructure.
What is PIA Training?
Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) enables Communication Providers (CPs) like phone and internet companies to share access to the Openreach telecommunications infrastructure for fibre network installations. Both ducts and poles are shared.
Our PIA training ensures delegates are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge of engineering techniques for installing cable through overground poles or underground ducts. They will also learn how to use the Openreach Overhead and Underground Infrastructure safely.
What is PIA Training?
Physical Infrastructure Access (PIA) enables Communication Providers (CPs) like phone and internet companies to share access to the Openreach telecommunications infrastructure for fibre network installations. Both ducts and poles are shared.
Our PIA training ensures delegates are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge of engineering techniques for installing cable through overground poles or underground ducts. They will also learn how to use the Openreach Overhead and Underground Infrastructure safely.
Available Courses
- Develop delegate’s knowledge of engineering techniques used to deploy cable and sub duct up to a maximum diameter of 25mm within Openreach Underground Infrastructure.
- Develop delegate’s knowledge of agreed network quality standards associated with PIA and CP cable deployment.
- Assess delegate’s knowledge through questionnaire on sub duct/cable installation in the Openreach Underground Infrastructure and completion of a ‘live’ installation job to the correct quality standard.
- Module 1: Develop delegate’s knowledge of Openreach Overhead Infrastructure.
- Module 2: Equip delegate with necessary skills to undertake a safe PIA Pole Survey.
- Module 3: Assess delegate’s knowledge by demonstrating competency required to complete an effective survey.
- Module 1: Develop delegate’s knowledge of Openreach Underground Infrastructure.
- Module 2: Equip delegate with necessary skills to undertake a safe PIA Duct Survey.
- Module 3: Assess delegate’s knowledge by demonstrating competency required to complete an effective survey.
- Assess delegate’s knowledge and ability to increase space in upper pole envelope by moving the top bass step downwards in line with the current PIA terms and conditions.
- Assess delegates’ knowledge and ability to understand new upper envelope of space and its measurement.
- Develop delegate’s knowledge of engineering techniques used to deploy drop cable up to a maximum diameter of 7mm within Openreach Overhead Infrastructure.
- Develop delegate’s knowledge of agreed network quality standards associated with PIA and CP cable deployment.
- Assess delegate’s knowledge through questionnaire on cable installation in the Openreach Overhead Infrastructure and completion of a CP overhead cable installation in line with current PIA terms and conditions.
About the Training Provider
At ATS (Associated Training Services) Group, we are passionate about providing a high quality of service and delivering nationally accredited training that is of benefit to both candidates and employers. We offer a variety of training courses and accreditations for the telecommunications, highways, construction, energy & utilities and civils sectors.
About the Training Provider
At ATS (Associated Training Services) Group, we are passionate about providing a high quality of service and delivering nationally accredited training that is of benefit to both candidates and employers. We offer a variety of training courses and accreditations for the telecommunications, highways, construction, energy & utilities and civils sectors.
FAQs
How much do the courses cost?
Costs for our PIA training courses vary, ranging from about £100-£420. Discounts may be available on group bookings – get in touch to find out more.
Can courses be delivered on-site?
PIA training courses are not available for on-site delivery.
When do the courses run?
Our PIA training courses generally run twice a month, every month. Visit the ATS Group website to view upcoming course dates.
How long do the courses last?
PIA S5-S7 are all two-day courses, while PIA S8 is a three-day and S9 is a one-day course.
Do I need any prior qualifications?
For Overhead PIA courses (S5, S8 & S9), delegates are required to have completed and hold the SA001 Overhead Safety certificate, while the SA002 Underground Safety certificate is required for Underground PIA courses, S6 & S7. Delegates for all courses must have completed NRSWA Street Works Qualifications Unit 01.
How long is the qualification valid for?
The PIA training accreditation lasts for three years.
Book PIA Training with ATS Group
Ready to advance your career? Contact us today.
Call 0800 0092 998, email sales@atsgroupuk.co.uk, or complete the contact form on our website to book your PIA training course with ATS Group.
